The king whisperers : power behind the throne, from Rasputin to Rove /
Swint, Kerwin C.
New York, NY : Union Square ; [Lewes : GMC Distribution Services]
c2011.
Throughout history, behind so many de facto rulers, there can often be found a shadowy puppet-master pulling the strings. From spies, silver-tongued devils and the truly evil, this is a brilliant tapestry of behind-the-scenes schemers of all shapes and sizes.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 311-321) and index.
The Machiavellians -- Empire builders -- King makers -- Spies -- Silver-tongued devils -- The generals -- The rebels -- The truly evil -- The fixers -- Schemers.
Throughout history, behind so many de facto rulers, there can often be found a shadowy puppet-master pulling the strings. From spies, silver-tongued devils and the truly evil, this is a brilliant tapestry of behind-the-scenes schemers of all shapes and sizes.
Politicians
Kings and rulers
Political consultants
Spies
Generals
Revolutionaries
Power (Social sciences)
Manipulative behavior
World politics